The great awakening encouraged people to

The Great Awakening, encouraged people to become Christians, and follow God

The "Great Awakening" became possible as the result of many people opposing the age of "Enlightenment". It is a Religious upheaval that had many implications because it opposed the advancement of science and at the same time it helped grow the number of people attending churches and giving power to Ordain Religious Ministers.  

Explanation:

During the 1730's in Britain people were told that God is cruel and would torment all those that change their way of thinking by leaving their faith. By this year, even the 13 colonies in America were been affected by this idea for the GREAT AWAKENING successfully converted Native Americans and even opened their schools were they educated people to fear their God.